North Sherwood Street is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG1 4EF is located in the St. Ann's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, NG1 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 3FQ, NG1 4EH, NG1 3HL, NG1 3FR, NG1 4GU, NG3 1AJ, NG3 1BD, NG1 3HW, NG1 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG1 4EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.1% | 52.8% | 14.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 61.9% | 47.2% | -14.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG1 4EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 93.3% | 87.6% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 49.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.4% | 7.9% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -36.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.4% | 53.7% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 37.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NG1 4EF this area, 2.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 55.4% | 60.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 43.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 31.4% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 12.2% | 1% | -11.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 7.4% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 54.3% | 73.2% | 18.9% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 66.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 66.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 13.7% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 8% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 10% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 66.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 8.7% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Sherwood Street was 217.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Sherwood Street has the 55th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 173rd highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-11-11 | £262,342 |
| 180 North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-12-11 | £228,590 |
| 178B North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £41,500 | 2001-07-06 | £168,953 |
NG1 4EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NG1 4EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 140 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Primary and Nursery School Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Infant School Alfred Street Central , Woodborough Road NG3 4AY | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Huntingdon Junior School Alfred Street Central , Woodborough Road NG3 4AY | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Academy Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | - not rated | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Primary and Nursery School Cranmer Street , NG3 4HA | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Fields Sixth Form College Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manvers Pierrepont Comprehensive School Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollygirt School Elm Avenue , NG3 4GF | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' High School GDST 9 Arboretum Street , Nottingham NG1 4JB | - not rated | 404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Nottingham High School Waverley Mount , NG7 4ED | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 621 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount Preparatory School Cranmer Mount , St Ann's Hill NG3 4LA | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegalante | 127 Mansfield Road | 42 yd | |
| Sarangbang Food Cafe | 129-131 Mansfield Road | 42 yd | |
| Farro's | 171 Mansfield Road | 77 yd | |
| Vivalicious 77 | 177 Mansfield Road | 77 yd | |
| Four Seasons Hot Pot | 148 Mansfield Road | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Poacher | 161-163 Mansfield Road | 94 yd | |
| Bagel and Beer Co | 101 Mansfield Road | 146 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 105 Mansfield Road | 152 yd | |
| The Gooseberry Bush | 5 Peel Street | 225 yd | |
| Rose Of England | Rose Of England Public House, 36-38 Mansfield Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Away | 109 Mansfield Road | 37 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | 133-135 Mansfield Road | 42 yd | |
| China Taste | 151 Mansfield Road | 77 yd | |
| Aroma Dessert | 91 Mansfield Road | 119 yd | |
| Food Express, Peri Peri Express | 85 Mansfield Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asiana | 108 Woodborough Road | 342 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 24 Shakespeare Street | 462 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 93 Victoria Centre | 542 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 31 Milton Street | 658 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 16 Waverley Street | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Girls High School ARBORETUM STREET | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus Byron Sports Hall) (Closed) Byron House Byron House Shakespeare Street | squash courts | 439 yd |
| H2 Fitness (Closed) 308c 308c Victoria Centre | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) STUDENT UNION STUDENT UNION SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Ymca (Nottinghamshire) SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus O2 Max Gym) (Closed) Goldsmith Street | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Gym4All (Nottingham) (Closed) HUNTINGDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Nottingham High School WAVERLEY MOUNT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Nottingham) VICTORIA CENTRE VICTORIA CENTRE MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham) TRINITY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.